This will conclude Pumpkin Week.
Ingredients:1 1/2 cups whole milk (or 1 cup heavy cream plus 1/2 cup whole milk)
3/4 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs plus 1 yolk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon (ground) cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon (ground) ginger
1/8 teaspoon (ground) allspice
Pinch of (ground) cloves
2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
5 cups cubed (1-inch) day-old baguette or crusty bread
3/4 stick unsalted butter, melted
Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Whisk together pumpkin, cream, milk, sugar, eggs, yolk, salt, spices and bourbon in a bowl. Toss bread cubes with butter in another bowl, then add pumpkin mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish and bake until custard is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Top with Whipped Cream. ~ Chef ~
